Duck can't walk, help!!

[Miss Lydia]

If you can soak 2X a day that would be good if not at least 1X till you can easily peel off the scabs. Once the scabs peel off you should either have just a hole that you fill with Neo or triple antibiotic and wrap or just keep soaking till the feet are healed and keep on as clean a surface till that happens to keep bacteria out. Puss in poultry is thick so you might have to pull the puss plug out.

 

[3crazyboys]

So we started the iodine/wrap with triple abx ointment last night. Another problem has arisen... He isn't eating his food. He hasn't in days, so I've been giving him tube feed in the meantime, but I'm running out. He eats mealworms, but refused the scrambled eggs I offered this am. Any ideas what else I could try? He's sitting outside in the shade with his buddies at the moment, and isn't even eating grass like he used to.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Have you tried making a mash out of his feed? soupy like.

I've never had a duck eat scrambled eggs before will yours usually eat them?

 

[casportpony]

I think he need to see a vet ASAP.

 

[casportpony]

Source: http://hari.ca/avian-care/health-monitoring/symptoms-treatment-bumblefoot-parrots/

 

[3crazyboys]

His feet actually look better today, and there is still no swelling. They're not hot to the touch anymore, thank goodness.

As for the eggs, nah, he's never had them before, but I wanted to try. I'll make a mash with some mealworms and hopefully he'll eat that.

Source: http://hari.ca/avian-care/health-monitoring/symptoms-treatment-bumblefoot-parrots/

 

[Miss Lydia]

You also feed them poultry feed right? wouldn't hurt to try making a mush mash sometime they will drink before eating. I sure hope he starts eating for you but until he does I would keep up with tube feeding.

 

[casportpony]

If he's not eating/drinking/walking you really need to take him to a vet.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I agree with casportpony if he is declining then a vet maybe your only option. I know it isn't always feasible to do so though.

 

[3crazyboys]

So I'd like to thank everyone for their input, especially @Miss Lydia because Cash's little feet look soooooooo much better!

He is walking a little at a time, eating, and he is definitely feeling better. The little black spots that are seen on both feet foot fell off today during his dressing change, with nothing but beautiful pink skin underneath it. I never saw any pus, and there were no plugs to remove.

I should've taken a pic today, because it looks much better!

I've also attached a pic of him chilling while I clean his little feets.

Thank you again! This forum is a lifesaver!!